Mar 072010
 

InputDirector is a great program that allows you control multiple computers from one keyboard and mouse.  The great part about this program is that it is easy to use and also free.  Input director does require Windows 2000, Windows XP,  Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 2008, or Windows 7.  They computers also must be networked together.  If you meet both of those requirements all you have to do is install the software on each machine and configure it.  You control the transition from one computer to another by simply moving your cursor off one screen to another.  So if you have a need to control multiple computers from one spot check out this great software.

Input Director Main Site
http://www.inputdirector.com/

Input Director Setup Instructions
http://www.inputdirector.com/quickstart-install.html

Mar 072010
 

PowerShell is a great tool for administrating both workstations and servers.  If you are new to PowerShell it can be hard to figure out where to start.  The easiest thing I found besides just trying commands in the shell is to read about it.  TechNet has allot of resources including the Windows PowerShell Cmdlet Help Library.  This will give you a good idea of some of the built in cmdlets that are available.  Check out the link below and let us know what you think.

TechNet Windows PowerShell Cmdlet Help
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd347701.aspx

Additional Help
Scripting Guy Blog
PowerScripting Podcast

Feb 202010
 

If you are not familiar with the Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog you should definitely check it out.  There is a new blog post everyday of the week.  The blog covers using Windows PowerShell in many different ways.  The blog has allot of scripts that will help you in your daily IT admin life.  The blog also answers allot of questions such as Should I Convert My VBScript Scripts To Windows PowerShell?  So stop on by and check out the great blog by Ed Wilson.  I don’t think you will be disappointed.  Stop back and let us know what you think.

Hey, Scripting Guy! BLOG
http://blogs.technet.com/heyscriptingguy/default.aspx

TechNet Script Center Home
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/default.aspx

Scripting Guys Forum
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ITCG/threads